Occupational Therapist
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
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- Weekends
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist - Join Our Team Today!
Do you love working with kids and young adults, empowering them to thrive and connect with the world around them? At Synaptic Pediatric Therapies, we're on a mission to transform young lives through compassionate care, individualized treatments, and collaborative teamwork. We're looking for passionate Occupational Therapists (new grads and experienced OTs alike) to join our dynamic, supportive, and inspiring team!
What You'll Do as an Occupational Therapist
As part of our caring OT team, you will:
Evaluate and treat diverse pediatric needs, including developmental delays, neurological conditions, sensory processing challenges, and more.
Develop individualized Plans of Care to help your clients thrive in daily activities like play, education, self-care, and social participation.
- Collaborate with families for skill carryover and resources.
- Stay current with professional development and evidence-based practices.
- Maintain documentation, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ethical practices.
Who You Are as an Occupational Therapist
You're a compassionate and skilled OT with
A valid Texas state license to practice Occupational Therapy and adherence to the Texas Practice Act & Rules and AOTA Code of Ethics.
Experience (or passion to gain experience!) working with children and families in a therapeutic setting.
A knack for promoting independence with gross/fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and cognitive development.
- Skilled in promoting independence across gross/fine motor, sensory regulation, and cognitive development.
- Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- A commitment to professional growth and evidence-based practices.
- Why Join Synaptic Pediatric Therapies as an Occupational Therapist?
- We're not just a workplace; we're a team dedicated to making an impact. Here's what you can expect:
- A Supportive Environment for an Occupational Therapist
- Weekly (not daily!) notes deadlines, giving you flexibility between sessions.
- A team that values collaboration, mentorship, and empowering its therapists.
- Career development
- Exceptional Benefits for Occupational Therapists
- Flexible Schedule: Work Monday-Thursday, with Fridays reserved for make-up appointments or documentation.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 25-day time-off bank + major holidays off.
- PTO accrual program (average of 12-18 paid days/year).
- CEU reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities for an Occupational Therapist
- Private therapy rooms and access to a well-equipped OT gym.
- Your own therapy materials budget to support your creative interventions.
Who We're Looking For as an Occupational Therapist
We want OTs who love working with kids and families as much as we do! If you're ready to bring your expertise, compassion, and creativity to our team, we'd love to meet you!
Ready to Start Your SPT Journey? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric clients with diverse needs, developing individualized plans of care to improve daily functioning. They will also collaborate with families to ensure skill carryover and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with ethical and HIPAA standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Texas state license to practice Occupational Therapy and adhere to the Texas Practice Act. Experience or a strong passion for working with children and families in a therapeutic setting is required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Synaptic Pediatric Therapies a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,617 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Garland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $277k
- Typical market rent
- $1,556/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.